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Breastfeeding provides amazing nutrients for your baby. It helps boost your baby’s immune system and is great for bonding. Knowing if you have enough to satisfy your baby can be tricky. Many mums would happily wish a way to know how much their baby is getting but unfortunately it’s a bit of a guessing game. … Continue reading How can I increase my milk supply?

I’m away at camp at the moment with limited coverage so unfortunately I’m unable to do a live.

So I thought I would give you some steps to help babies or I guess toddlers who are over 12 months.

If your toddler is waking up frequently at night or struggling to go to sleep.

Negative attention🤔

I know it can be very frustrating when they just don’t settle or wake up frequently but try not to show them your frustration or even anger. It’s still attention for them.

Make it boring🤭

It is crucial that you don’t have a conversation with them. Any attention is attention and an incentive to stay up or chat to you.

No stays No 😬

When they ask for water, a snack, a cuddle and you have given in once but said no the second time make sure you say no the 3rd, 4th,5th etc etc They will push the boundaries as far as they can go till you crumble.

Star Chart ⭐️⭐️

Yes they love rewards and star charts. The bigger the chart the better. Make it visual. Get them to put the stars or stickers on and praise praise praise. Don’t wait to long for them to get a reward or they will loose interest. Three stars gives them a reward.

Food 🥘

Unfortunately if they have milk feeds then this is the one thing that will keep them up simply because their system is used to burning calories at night, organs aren’t at rest and they are probably going through more nappies than need be. ...

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